V.C. Andrews (1924-1986). Manuscripts, correspondence, photographs, a notebook, and other material from the pioneer of the gothic romance/mystery genre, and author of the popular Flowers in the Attic series.

Arthur Arent (1904-1972). Manuscripts, correspondence, photographs, film, memorabilia and other material from the acclaimed playwright, author, and producer of radio and television programs, best known as managing editor and head writer of the Living Newspaper, a program of the Federal Theatre Project in the 1930s.

Robert Barnard (1936-2013). Manuscripts and notebooks from the notable critic and crime writer. Manuscripts include: Death of an Old Goat (1974); A Little Local Murder (1976); Blood Brotherhood (1977) and others.

George Baxt (1923-2003). Manuscripts for novels, plays, screenplays, and teleplays, as well as correspondence from the popular author, best known for his groundbreaking mystery novels featuring an openly gay protagonist.

Herbert Burkholz (1932-2006). Manuscripts, correspondence, research material, and more, from the noted critic of, and later speechwriter for, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as well as a popular novelist.

Brian Cleeve (1921-2003)Manuscripts, correspondence, and other material from the notable journalist, broadcaster, short story writer and novelist, author of The Dictionary of Irish Writers and A Biographical Dictionary of Irish Writers.

Mignon G. Eberhart (1899-1996). Manuscripts, correspondence, and other material from the pioneering American suspense novelist and short story writer, known for creating one of the first female detective protagonists.

Robert H. van Gulik (1910-1967). Manuscripts, correspondence, artwork, and other material from the prominent Dutch diplomat, scholar of East Asia, and author, best-known for his Judge Dee mystery novel series.

Lillian O'Donnell (1936-2006). Manuscripts, correspondence, photographs, artwork, scrapbooks, and other items from the pioneering American crime novelist known for creating one of fiction’s first female police officers.

Kin Platt (1911-2013). Artwork, manuscripts, correspondence, and other material from the prolific artist, illustrator, and author, including several hundred original drawings and some scripts for animated television programs.

Zelda Popkin (1898-1993). Manuscripts, correspondence, personal papers, and other material from the popular and acclaimed writer, including manuscripts and other documents regarding her novels Small Victory (one of the earliest American novels to address the Holocaust) and Quiet Street (the first American novel dealing with the 1948 founding of Israel).

Janice Law Trecker (1941-). Manuscripts of novels, nonfiction, short stories, and articles from the pioneering mystery novelist known for her Anna Peters novels, one of the first series to feature a female detective.

Michael Underwood (1916-1992). Manuscripts and correspondence from the notable barrister and novelist. Manuscripts include: The Unprofessional Spy (1964), The Anxious Conspirator (1965), A Crime Apart (1966), The Man Who Died on Friday (1967), The Man Who Killed Too Soon (1968) and others.

Janwillem Van de Wetering (1931-2008). Manuscripts, correspondence, and other material from the prolific Dutch author best known for his mystery novels, including extensive research material on Robert H. van Gulik.

Phyllis Whitney (1903-). Manuscripts, correspondence, printed material, and other materials from the Japanese-born American mystery writer dubbed the “Queen of the American Gothics” who wrote for both the juvenile and adult mystery markets.